Oasis 2001 Budget

Here is the budget for Spiral's 2001 playa fun. It only details the
thing we actually have to shell out cold, hard cash for as opposed to
what is coming out to the desert that Spiral owned before (e.g. a
generator) and what everyone is individually bringing on their own.

This year has been quite extraordinary with people collectively
hauling, load sharing and providing on their own as well as some very
frugal choices of things to buy & rent. We have saved on not renting
a truck ($1,000 or so), bought a generator cheaply from Tony (last year
the generator rental was $2,000), haven't rented a large tent,
instead bought a smaller compact version (the big tent is $900 to
rent each year).

Result: tiny budget, low annual fee!

The Scoop

We had originally estimated around 50 people at $40 each (over $20 less
than last year). With this estimate the budget comes in around $2,000.
About $1,550 is specifically accounted for in terms of Things We Are
Definitely Spending Money On™. There is an additional $250 in
contingency. This can cover anything from damage to people's equipment
(e.g. sound systems) to last minute emergencies. That leaves around
$150-$200 unaccounted for.

So.. We would like Spiral to spend it! If you have an idea for a last
minute fun communal thing then perhaps we can help pay for it. This
might include: bodypaints, banners, glittery nail polish, or some piece
of art you're putting in a central spot. Anything that you can share
with the rest of Spiral. Email Paul ASAP to figure it out. First
come, first served!

Break it down!

Thing

Details

Person

Damage

Truck

Sub-renting a proportion (est. 20%) of the moonbase truck

Colin P. chez Moonbase

$200

Power

Generator & two marine batteries bought

Paul M. c/o Tony P.

$420

Gasoline

20 gallons estimated

Jeff W., Mark P., who else?

$50

Tent

20' x 10' white carport-style chill space

Colin & Nancy

$163

Cocktails

Vast collection of stuff

Matt C.

$250 - $300

Barrel

Highly decorated burn barrel, rented

Kate S.

$120

Domain name

Spiraloasis.org registration fees since 1998

Paul M.

$105

Decoration

Lighting, paints, rugs, dancefloor, etc

Alicia S., Jeff W. & others

$250

Projects

Spiral shareables

Bueller?

$140

Contingency

Emergency fund

Paul M.

$250

$1998

"Make a little room in your plans for romance again, Anne, girl. All the degrees and scholarships in the world can't make up for the lack of it."
-- Aunt Josephine in Anne of Green Gables (1985)